Sunday, December 7, 2008

Childhood whimsies



While working on paper wreath orders, I happened to think of the children's books that I have collected. Many are old and worn, torn and tattered, but I couldn't resist buying them after seeing all the sweet graphics in them. Over the weekend I made one from an old Alice and Jerry book. I call this wreath Little Goat (see the center medallion). Too bad there's no one in my family having a baby soon or I could give this for a baby shower gift! You may read all the details about it in my etsy shop here.
I'm going to take a break for a few hours... then will be back tonight with turkey pics!

16 comments:

  1. Thank you for stopping by...OMGosh, your children's book paper wreath is sooooo ADORABLE! What a brilliant idea for those darling little books, especially those that have seen better days! I'll be checking back-so glad you found me so I could find YOU!
    ~Debra

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  2. Love the beautiful wreaths, what a clever idea.
    Your blog is beautiful, I visit often.

    katie
    primitive woolen.typepad

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  3. Lana this is so adorable. And your blog is a sweet feast!
    Crystal

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  4. I've never heard of Alice and Jerry, here it was Dick and Jane. But then again you're far too young to remember them!
    The paper wreath is darling and the little goat is so cute.It is the finishing touch on a perfect gift for someone with a new baby on the way.Indeed a wreath of celebration.
    xo Susan

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  5. just found your blog through etsy. i love this children's book wreath very much. you have a lovely shop and blog - i'll be back.

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  6. Your wreath's are absolutely adorable. Very, very adorable.

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  7. You are so crafty and brilliant and a recycler!!!! Love your ideas and your blog!!!!

    Jackie

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  8. So very cute Lana! Love the little goat in the middle of the wreath. It would be a special baby gift for sure!

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  9. Your children's book wreath is fabulous! Beautiful work!
    We have a fun giveaway of a target gift card today with the AHA for go red! A little early Christmas gift!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  10. Lana, I think your paper wreaths are one of the nicest things I've seen. So simple and pretty. I like them very much.

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  11. Your wreath looks amazing...love it!

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  12. Hi Lana, simply divine... Hugs and Merry Christmas, MO

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  13. I just came across your wreath on Esty. It's WONDERFUL! Glad I found your blog!
    Sarah
    Vintage Lily
    www.vintagelily.typepad.com

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  14. Lana, I just had to tell you this wreath and the other you made for sale earlier simply took. my. breath. away! I'm in love with these....they are just divine. I do hope that you are well and wish for you a wonderful Christmas sweet friend ~ xxoo, Dawn

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  15. These are so beautiful, Lana! Only you would think to do this with these old pages! Becky

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  16. Thanks everyone! I read about a wreath that was in a catalog made from "folded book pages", but I never found that catalog issue and couldn't find it online. So these wreaths are made from my own imaginings, but I'm sure I'm not the first one to think of it this way ~ "nothing new under the sun" and all that, lol! This is a wonderful way to use all the old tattered books that I couldn't pass up at thrift stores.

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